Dell Dimension 2010 Service Manual - Page 27

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards - driver

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1 2 3 4 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card connector 4 retention mechanism 6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16). 8 Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 To complete the removal procedure, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 30. Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15). 3 Prepare the card for installation. PCI and PCI Express Cards 27

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PCI and PCI Express Cards
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6
If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the
empty card-slot opening.
NOTE:
Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to
maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and
dirt out of your computer.
7
Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 16).
8
Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
9
Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.
10
To complete the removal procedure, see "Configuring Your Computer
After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 30.
Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page11.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 15).
3
Prepare the card for installation.
1
PCI Express x16 card
2
PCI Express x16 card connector
3
securing tab
4
retention mechanism
2
1
4
3